https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:35:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/12/students-help-colombian-communities-move-on-from-violent-past/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:35:15 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5763 Five students from Bournemouth University (BU) have just completed four-week internships in Medellin, Colombia to volunteer with families and communities hoping to change perceptions of their country.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/17/bu-ambulance-adds-touch-of-reality-to-paramedic-training/ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:24:01 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5304 An ambulance, donated by the NHS, will be used to teach and train Paramedic Science students at Bournemouth University.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/14/success-of-bu-health-and-social-care-students-celebrated/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:52:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5263 Achievements of graduating students celebrated with School of Health and Social Care's annual Awards Ceremony ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/01/epidurals-phd-researcher-wins-coveted-epsrc-award/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:51:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5104 BU’s Dr Neil Vaughan has won the EPSRC’s ICT Pioneers ‘Transforming Society’ award.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/25/bu-research-into-respite-care-raised-in-prime-ministers-questions/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:14:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5037 Annette Brooke MP highlighted the research, which investigates how respite care for children affects parental relationships ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/20/face-blindness-formally-recognised-by-nhs-choices-after-work-by-bu-academic/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:48:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4950 Following work with BU's Dr Sarah Bate, NHS Choices have formally recognised prosopagnosia as a condition.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/17/first-dementia-orchestra-worldwide-performs-in-bournemouth/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:08:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4895 Community members joined with Bournemouth University's Dementia Institute (BUDI) to perform at an event to raise awareness about dementia.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/16/roundtable-at-house-of-commons-calls-for-greater-awareness-of-face-blindness/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:39:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4835 Event hosted by BU Centre for Face Processing Disorders and Tobias Ellwood MP to discuss measures to increase public and professional awareness of the condition]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/21/germaine-greer-gives-public-talk-at-bournemouth-university/ Wed, 21 May 2014 09:24:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4582 Spoke about contemporary feminism during public lecture, organised by BU Women’s Academic Network ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/20/were-supporting-the-nursing-times-speak-out-safely-campaign/ Tue, 20 May 2014 14:17:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3764 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/20/bu-midwifery-students-receive-funding-for-placements-in-kenya/ Tue, 20 May 2014 10:41:01 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4563 Third year students received funding from Iolanthe Midwifery Trust and BU's Global Horizons Fund to carry out part of placement in Kenya ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/12/international-nurses-day-celebrated-at-bu/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:27:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4457 A special event celebrating nurses was hosted at Bournemouth University to mark International Nurses Day, 12th May 2014.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/08/public-meeting-to-explore-dementia-friendly-care-environments/ Thu, 08 May 2014 13:40:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4413 All welcome to attend the free event, organized by Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) with support of Alzheimer’s Research UK ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/14/occupational-therapy-student-shares-story-of-south-africa-placement/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:39:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4272 Third year student Joan Kerr has been working with children at a private practice in Hoedspruit ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/14/social-work-students-and-lecturers-at-international-socnet98-event/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:33:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4259 Travelled to Austria for the conference, which looks at social work from an international perspective]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/07/lecturer-of-the-year-shortlist-success/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:22:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3832 Congratulations to Mark Gagan, Senior Lecturer at University College Yeovil (UCY), who has been shortlisted for ‘Lecturer of the Year’ in the Student Nursing Times Awards.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/19/students-big-idea-gives-power-to-children/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:44:32 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3634 Bournemouth University students win a Dragons Den-style ‘Big Idea’ competition run by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/07/midwifery-conference-discusses-future-of-global-childbirth-healtcare/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:23:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3530 An international conference exploring the challenges facing maternal and newborn health worldwide has taken place at Bournemouth University.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/06/bu-donates-medical-equipment-to-charity-for-use-in-south-sudan/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:17:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3507 Baby-weighing scales and resuscitation mannequins given to local charity Poole Africa Link ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/25/epidural-simulator-wins-iet-innovation-award/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:49:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2923 The simulator, developed by BU and Poole Hospital, will help doctors to perform epidurals and make the procedure safer ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/14/app-helps-young-people-with-diabetes-keep-safe-when-drinking-alcohol/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:28:39 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2786 The free smartphone app has been developed by BU and Poole Hospital Diabetes Centre]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/13/physiotherapy-students-volunteer-during-charity-run/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:54:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2770 Third years gave massages before the Lewis Manning Time to Care run ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/08/bu-celebrates-success-during-graduation-week/ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:26:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2679 Over 5,000 BU graduates celebrated this week as they were handed their degree certificates during six graduation ceremonies.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/26/nursing-placements-at-bu-in-the-nursing-standard/ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:48:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2177 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/23/bu-lecturers-share-advice-in-nursing-times/ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:28:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2147 Catharine Handford and Cate Wood explain what first years can expect from their nursing degree. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/12/mp-who-battled-depression-among-speakers-at-bu-mental-health-conference/ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:52:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2081 Kevan Jones MP spoke about his own personal experience of depression at the conference, organised by the University Department of Mental Health ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/07/professor-edwin-van-teijlingen-talks-patient-safety-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:04:46 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1914 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/06/midwifery-lecturer-dr-catherine-angell-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:17:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1652 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/06/dr-ann-hemingway-defends-nurses-on-three-counties-radio/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:06:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1650 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/02/child-protection-conference-celebrates-and-shares-good-practice-in-social-work/ Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:15:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1618 Conference organised by the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work at Bournemouth University, and attended by social workers from across the South]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/27/englands-chief-nursing-officer-gives-talk-at-bournemouth-university/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:54:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1472 Jane Cummings shared her thoughts on compassionate practice at the Phi Mu nursing society conference ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/24/bu-maintains-fairtrade-status/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:44:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1462 BU successfully maintained Fairtrade University Status following a renewal application submitted earlier this year.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/14/bu-gains-first-class-honours-in-green-university-ranking/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:15:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1451 Placed 11th among the 45 most ethical and environmental-friendly UK universities]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/31/bu-students-win-national-midwifery-award/ Fri, 31 May 2013 09:55:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1444 Jo Mockler and Emma Knott jointly received the award after raising £4,500 for Dorset County Hospital]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/31/portrait-and-postcard-exhibition-at-bu-to-give-voice-to-people-with-dementia/ Fri, 31 May 2013 09:49:14 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1441 (Don't) Mention Dementia was created by artist Derek Eland and the BU Dementia Institute]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/28/bryce-dyer-to-be-honoured-at-british-science-festival/ Tue, 28 May 2013 09:27:19 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1439 BU's Bryce Dyer has been selected for the Award Lecture at this year's British Science Festival]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/24/bu-dementia-institute-meeting-looks-at-care-homes-and-dementia/ Fri, 24 May 2013 15:19:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1248 The public meeting explored issues including staff development, nutrition and care standards ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/23/maritime-archaeology-comes-to-guys-marsh-prison/ Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1238 Paola Palma and Dave Parham passed on their knowledge during the Prison event.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/07/new-films-will-raise-awareness-of-mental-health-issues-in-bournemouth/ Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1221 Films created by Bournemouth University and Dorset Healthcare feature people talking about their mental health problems]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/05/bu-and-osteoporosis-dorset-join-forces-to-prevent-falls-in-older-people/ Sun, 05 May 2013 12:52:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1218 The Dorset Alliance to Prevent falls and Promote independence will bring organisations together to share ideas and best practice]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/02/economic-downturn-affecting-wellbeing-of-older-people-bu-research-finds/ Thu, 02 May 2013 12:44:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1212 'Asset rich, cash poor' pensioners sacrificing social activities because of fear of debt and may be more vulnerable to exploitation]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/22/epidural-simulator-developed-by-bu-and-poole-hospital-will-help-reduce-risk-of-harm-to-patients/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:34:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1204 The simulator will help train doctors to perform epidurals, and has been shortlisted for prestigious awards]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/18/students-and-academics-from-across-europe-visit-bu-for-international-social-work-conference/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1201 First time BU has held the SOCNET International Social Work Week ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/03/centre-for-face-processing-disorders-at-bu-campaigns-for-greater-recognition-of-face-blindness/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:04:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1192 Dr Sarah Bate has set up an e-petition for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to be formally recognised]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/25/academics-to-look-at-access-to-maternity-services-in-nepal-with-fellowship-grant/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:09:10 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1183 Team has been awarded the first International Fellowship for Midwives]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/13/professor-les-ebdon-praises-bus-work-in-widening-access/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:47:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1166 Professor Ebdon, Director of the Office for Fair Access, visited BU and spoke about the importance of equal access to higher education]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/11/eating-disorder-awareness-week-runs-at-bournemouth-university/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:03:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1147 Events aimed to raise awareness of the conditions and support available]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/04/team-gb-judo-star-at-bu/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:05:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1055 Former British Champion judoka Tom Reed encouraged BU students to take up the sport]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/30/bu-physiotherapy-lecturer-develops-new-interactive-wobbleboard/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:58:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=812 The SMARTwobble is first to use wireless technology to measure balance and proprioception performance.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/29/dr-fran-biley-to-be-given-posthumous-professorship-from-bu/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:55:46 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=807 Posthumous Professorship in Nursing to be given in recognition of his achievement as a scholar]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/08/2012-paralympics-changed-peoples-perceptions-of-disability-and-disabled-sport-bu-study-finds/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:36:35 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=237 The study by Bournemouth University’s Media School spoke to people before and after the London 2012 Paralympic Games]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/18/attitude-towards-disability-in-rural-nepal/ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:51:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=796 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/07/poetry-project-seen-but-seldom-heard-has-documentary-premiere/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:45:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=29 Film charts progress of poetry project with young people with disabilities.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/07/gb-paralympic-medal-winner-gives-talk-about-disability-at-bu/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:48:04 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=33 Ben Rushgrove - who won medals at the Beijing and London Paralympics- spoke about his experiences and disability.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/29/99-of-kids-lunchboxes-kept-at-unsafe-temperatures-bu-study-finds/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:55:30 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=71 Could encourage harmful bacteria to grow - especially when combined with food debris and not being cleaned properly.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/28/bu-student-midwife-raises-3500-for-cold-cot-at-dorset-county-hospital/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:57:47 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=73 Cot will allow grieving parents to spend more time with their child in the maternity bereavement suite.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/21/new-national-centre-for-training-social-workers-at-bu-praised-by-eminent-judges-and-charity-executive/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:45:26 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=98 The National Centre for Post–Qualifying Social Work officially launched at safeguarding conference in Bournemouth.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/29/health-professionals-learn-more-about-importance-of-nutrition-for-cancer-survivors/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:54 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=410 Masterclass was organised by nutrition experts from Bournemouth University and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/22/bu-lecturer-meets-hrh-duchess-of-cornwall/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:32:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=445 Sports science lecturer Jo Hawkes met Camilla at Clarence House, as part of World Osteoporosis Day.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/bu-students-find-out-more-about-volunteering/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:04:21 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=464 Student union-organised fair introduces students to charities who need their help.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/bu-student-wins-volunteer-award-for-work-at-london-youth-games/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:04 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=460 Roseanne Blaze meets Olympic stars at glittering awards ceremony.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/17/mental-health-awareness-week-draws-to-a-close/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:13:06 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=467 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/15/afc-bournemouth-star-joins-bu-students-to-re-launch-project-clearing-woodland-at-meyrick-park/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:33:22 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=481 Stephen Purches joined police in praising student union-led project to reduce criminal activity and encourage wildlife at the park. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/12/seen-but-seldom-heard-returns-for-local-festival/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:38:24 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=484 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/08/dozens-brave-rain-for-mental-health-awareness-beach-walk/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:44:23 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=492 Mayor of Bournemouth among those who joined the walk from Bournemouth Pier to Branksome Dene.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/26/peace-one-day-reaches-bournemouth-university/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:23:05 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=514 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/24/bournemouth-mp-among-guests-at-bu-seen-but-seldom-heard-event/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:28:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=519 Tobias Ellwood MP heard poems written and performed by young people with disabilities, as part of Bournemouth University-led project.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-shortlisted-for-two-the-awards/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:15:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=611 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/05/seen-but-seldom-heard/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:20:15 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=618 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/04/powerlifting-success-for-bu-students/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:21:39 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=621